SB 407
Allowing orphan roads to be upgraded by certain entities
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve West Virginia’s infrastructure by allowing certain entities, such as homeowners’ associations, to upgrade ‘orphan roads’ – roads not currently maintained by the state – to qualify them for inclusion in the state road system. The West Virginia Division of Highways would then be responsible for maintaining these upgraded roads at a comparable level to other state-maintained roads. The bill establishes a process for identifying orphan roads, outlines requirements for upgrades, and allows for rulemaking to further define the program’s details.
Key provisions
- Designates roads as ‘orphan roads’ based on criteria like lack of current maintenance and public access.
- Allows homeowners’ associations and similar entities to upgrade orphan roads at their own expense.
- Requires a road maintenance agreement between the entity upgrading the road and the West Virginia Division of Highways.
- Sets standards for upgrades, including engineering, safety, and right-of-way requirements.
- Specifies inspection and certification procedures by the Division of Highways.
- Upon certification, the Division of Highways will accept the road into the state road system and maintain it.
- Establishes criteria for the Division of Highways to determine which roads to add to the state maintenance system.
- Permits the Division of Highways to create rules to implement the program.
Who is affected
- Homeowners’ Associations
- West Virginia Division of Highways
- Residents of West Virginia counties with orphan roads
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